Christine Watts
Lesson Title: Digital Etiquette
Introduction: This lesson presents an overview of what is appropriate netiquette and what is considered bad netiquette. The lesson will also require students to think about bad netiquette experiences they may have had and how they reacted to the inappropriate netiquette.
Content Area & Grade Level: Information Literacy for grades 4-6.
Objectives:
After class discussion, sharing with partners, and watching a video, students will be able to:
Standards:
Arizona Educational Technology Standards
Strand 2 Communication and Collaboration
Concept 1: Effective Communications and Digital Interactions Communicate and collaborate with others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
PO 2. Explain safety and etiquette guidelines of digital environments and demonstrate that knowledge while communicating with intended audiences.
ISTE - NETS for Students
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
American Association of School Libraries Standards for the 21st Century Learner
4.3.4 Practice safe and ethical behaviors in personal electronic communication and interaction.
Relative Advantage
The video is a relatable, animated short film that appeals to the age group and speaks in a language that is easy to understand. Digital etiquette is succinctly defined and examples demonstrate what is appropriate and inappropriate netiquette. The length of the video is short enough to provide a solid lesson. The video hooks the students into the discussion and begins their thought processes so that they can complete the activities.
Timeline
One 40 minute class period
Materials
Grouping Strategies
Students can work in with a partner or small groups of 3 to discuss the matching section of the handout. They can also take the online quiz together if there are not enough computers for 1:1. Taking the quiz on the computer will also help to conserve paper. The students can discuss the appropriate netiquette behavior for each quiz item, thus continuing to keep the discussion going on what is good digital etiquette.
Learning Activities
Special Needs
Working with a buddy or small group (3 students) is an accommodation. Answers can be given verbally instead of written.
Resources
AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner - American Association of School Libraries standards for the 21st century media center.
Arizona Educational Technology Standards Articulated by Grade Level
BrainPOP
ISTE - NETS for Students
Lesson Title: Digital Etiquette
Introduction: This lesson presents an overview of what is appropriate netiquette and what is considered bad netiquette. The lesson will also require students to think about bad netiquette experiences they may have had and how they reacted to the inappropriate netiquette.
Content Area & Grade Level: Information Literacy for grades 4-6.
Objectives:
After class discussion, sharing with partners, and watching a video, students will be able to:
- Define digital etiquette or netiquette
- List/Identify common rules for appropriate netiquette
- Share and explain a personal experience and how he or she reacted to it
- Practice appropriate etiquette in their online communications
Standards:
Arizona Educational Technology Standards
Strand 2 Communication and Collaboration
Concept 1: Effective Communications and Digital Interactions Communicate and collaborate with others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
PO 2. Explain safety and etiquette guidelines of digital environments and demonstrate that knowledge while communicating with intended audiences.
ISTE - NETS for Students
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
American Association of School Libraries Standards for the 21st Century Learner
4.3.4 Practice safe and ethical behaviors in personal electronic communication and interaction.
Relative Advantage
The video is a relatable, animated short film that appeals to the age group and speaks in a language that is easy to understand. Digital etiquette is succinctly defined and examples demonstrate what is appropriate and inappropriate netiquette. The length of the video is short enough to provide a solid lesson. The video hooks the students into the discussion and begins their thought processes so that they can complete the activities.
Timeline
One 40 minute class period
Materials
- Computer/iPad and a projector for video “Digital Etiquette”.
- Student iPads/PCs to take POP Quiz. If 1:1 computers are not available, then print handouts from the website.
- Activity Handouts
- Slideshow with definitions and pictures of etiquette, digital etiquette, and inappropriate etiquette/netiquette.
Grouping Strategies
Students can work in with a partner or small groups of 3 to discuss the matching section of the handout. They can also take the online quiz together if there are not enough computers for 1:1. Taking the quiz on the computer will also help to conserve paper. The students can discuss the appropriate netiquette behavior for each quiz item, thus continuing to keep the discussion going on what is good digital etiquette.
Learning Activities
- Class discussion defining etiquette and digital etiquette
- Complete matching activity on handout with partner/small group
- Complete personal experience on handout (writing assessment)
- Take POP Quiz with a buddy or small group
Special Needs
Working with a buddy or small group (3 students) is an accommodation. Answers can be given verbally instead of written.
Resources
AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner - American Association of School Libraries standards for the 21st century media center.
Arizona Educational Technology Standards Articulated by Grade Level
BrainPOP
ISTE - NETS for Students